What does outmatched mean?
Outmatched means simple past and past participle of outmatch.
Outmatched
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of outmatch.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of outmatch
- Overwhelmed by adversarial forces or circumstances (either animate or inanimate), so as to be facing likely defeat or to have already been defeated.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: outgunned, in too deep, out of one's depth, over one's head
The company's executives mistakenly assumed that they could have a 20-person team cover the work of a 40-person team, causing the staff to be wholly outmatched and thus leading to missed quality defects.
Synonyms for outmatched
Antonyms for outmatched
Related Words
Word Forms
- more outmatched
- most outmatched
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for outmatched?
Common synonyms include outgunned, in too deep, out of one's depth, over one's head.
What is the opposite of outmatched?
Possible antonyms include undermatched.
How do you use outmatched in a sentence?
Near-synonyms: outgunned, in too deep, out of one's depth, over one's head
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